Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
speculation
投机
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
B2 adjective
speechless
无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
B2 adjective
Speedy
快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
B2 noun
sphere
球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
B2 noun
spice
香料
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
B2 noun
Spice box
香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
B2 verb
spill
洒
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
B2 verb
spin
旋转
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
B2 noun
Spine
脊柱; 结构的中央支撑
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
B2 adjective
Spiral
螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
B2 adjective
Spiritual
精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
B2 verb
spit
吐口水
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
B2 noun
spite
恶意
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
B2 noun
spokesman
发言人
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
B2 noun
spokesperson
发言人
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
B2 noun
spokeswoman
发言人女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
B2 noun
sponsor
赞助商
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
B2 noun
sponsorship
赞助
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
B2 adjective
Spontaneous
自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
B2 noun
sportsman
运动员
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
B2 noun
spotlight
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 adjective
Spotted
斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
B2 noun
spouse
配偶
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
B2 verb
spray
喷洒
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.